There are two Canadian Leak Detection offices in Ontario.

Canadian Leak Detection specializes in the non-destructive detection of hidden leaks.

13-Dec 2010, CDNLEAK-Toronto:  On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to wish all our clients and affiliates a safe and happy holiday!  After finding over 1500 leaks this year in the GTA alone, we were able to help several Ontario municipalities and condo corporations resume their water activities and save on their water bills as well as hundreds of homeowners.

In Canada, the winter season can bring many unwanted problems.  The last thing you want is a destructive leak problem in the home during the holidays.  In the past, our non-destructive leak detection methods have saved many holiday dinners and get-togethers at people’s homes and even at several different restaurants.   Make sure to give us a call before you go tearing down walls and putting the Christmas tree away.  We might be able to help pinpoint your leak before you cancel your holiday plans.

Toll Free: 1-800-290-5349 (for areas East of Burlington/Hamilton border and across Eastern Ontario)

To take preventive measures, make sure to read our previous post regarding freezing pipes and leak prevention here: http://www.canadianleakdetection.com/local-news-ca/2010/01/winters-here-are-your-pipes-ready/

We find leaks in snow melt systems, heating systems, domestic water systems, fire systems, drainage systems as well as structural leaks in the concrete, roofs, windows, doors, patios, balconies, basements etc.

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Toronto, ON (Grassroots Newswire) January 2010 — Remember the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?  It’s true of many things including winterizing your water pipes.

“Every year, according to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance companies pay out over $1.5 billion to property owners who report various weather-related disasters, including rupturing water pipes,” says Paul Gavel, owner of Canadian Leak Detection in Toronto.  But if you follow some basic winterizing procedures, you can avoid both the cleanup and the cost.

Gavel offers these tips for protecting your pipes against the ravages of Old Man Winter:

Before freezing weather:

• Advise all household members where the main water shutoff valve is located in case of emergency.
• Make sure hoses are disconnected from outside faucets.
• Make sure water pipes in unheated parts of your home, including crawl spaces, are insulated.
• Seal all openings in the basement around the foundation, windows, and doors.
• Pipes in your basement that are close to windows should be insulated.
• Drain all underground irrigation systems.

During freezing weather:

• If a water pipe freezes, NEVER thaw it with an open flame. You may start a fire! Use hot air from a hair dryer, the exhaust from a vacuum cleaner, heat lamps, heat tape, or electric heaters.
• Make sure you heat all rooms of your house that have plumbing fixtures. Water pipes in unheated rooms are subject to freezing and could cause extensive damage.
• If your sinks are on an outside wall, you can leave the cabinet doors open to allow the heat from the room to enter.
• An incandescent light bulb can be used to thaw pipes slowly, by placing it next to pipes that are frozen (Be sure to keep the bulb away from combustible material.)
• Keep meter box lids closed during winter months to prevent cold air from freezing the meter. (Dont remove snow if you dont have to. It helps insulate the meter.)
• If you have experienced problems in the past during freezing periods and you have exhausted all other solutions, you can leave a trickle of water running from the faucet highest in the house. (This trickle should be a steady stream slightly larger than the lead of a pencil.)

In addition to these, Gavel encourages local homeowners to call their local water department if they need additional advice.

Canadian Leak Detection is known as a world leader in the detection of hidden water and sewer leaks. It uses advanced, sophisticated electronic leak detection devices to fix leaks for all kinds of water systems, Gavel said, adding that the company has found 5,148,480 leaks worldwide since 1974 and counting. Canadian Leak Detection’s primary commitment is to conserve water, the world’s most precious resource.

For more information or if you’ve experienced a leak, call the experts: 1-800-290-5349 or email us anytime at canadianleak@rogers.com.

Toronto, ON (Grassroots Newswire) April 22, 2009 — Pesky water leaks don’t always make themselves known through audible drips or visible puddles. In fact, the most troublesome leaks can often go undetected and cause homes or businesses to waste thousands of gallons of water as a result. Identifying water leaks, however, does not require sophisticated tools or machinery. With the help of some tips provided by Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario, anyone can detect a leak before the matter gets out of hand.

“With local residents working on curtailing costs and environmental resources, fixing water leaks should be considered a priority for the community,” said Paul Gavel, owner of Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario. He goes on to put things in perspective by noting that a leak the size of a pinhead can waste 360,000 gallon of water a year – an amount enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.

According to Gavel, members of the local community should be constantly vigilant of the water use in their homes. He says the following steps should be taken regularly to accurately monitor for possible water leaks:

• Check for changes to the water meter when there is no water being used – mark the indicator on the meter; don’t use any water for an hour; then check the meter. If the indicator moved, a leak may be present.
• Compare water bills from month to month to see if the bill escalates over a period of weeks or months.
• Inspect walls or floors for wet, spongy, moist or discolored areas.
• Examine building foundation for cracks, uneven growth of vegetation or earth shifts.
• Conduct a “Bucket Test” to check pools and spas for water loss. A loss of one-eighth inch or more of water in 24 hours is suspicious.
• Monitor the pool’s automatic filler; if it is continually releasing water, there may be a leak.

“If members of the local community notice any of the above symptoms occurring at their home or business, they should contact a professional immediately,” said Gavel. “Left unaddressed, water leaks can cause costly damage to a building’s structure that may require labor-extensive repairs.”

Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario specializes in the accurate, non-destructive detection of hidden water, sewer and other leaks. Using proprietary equipment and methods, leaks are located without destroying walls or digging holes, thereby avoiding unnecessary property and other damage.

For detailed directions on the Meter Test and Bucket Test, please visit www.canadianleakdetection.com. For more information about Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario, please contact Genaro Hernandez at 416-630-1717.